broadbrim

[brawd-brim]

noun

a hat with a broad, flat brim, as that worn by Quakers.

(initial capital letter) Slang. a Quaker.

Origin of broadbrim

First recorded in 1680–90; broad + brim¹

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Historical Examples of broadbrim

Old Broadbrim soon appeared at the Kipp door and was admitted.
Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia
Author of "Old Broadbrim"
"You're on the right trail, Broadbrim," said the Englishman.
Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia
Author of "Old Broadbrim"
Broadbrim waited a while, and then felt the water at his feet.
Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia
Author of "Old Broadbrim"
Old Broadbrim waited a while, and then slipped down the street.
Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia
Author of "Old Broadbrim"
Old Broadbrim entered the hotel and had Black Duke cared for.
Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia
Author of "Old Broadbrim"

British Dictionary definitions for broadbrim

broadbrim

noun

a broad-brimmed hat, esp one worn by the Quakers in the 17th century

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